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Friday, May 1, 2009

Birth Doula

Birth Doula - Labor support doulas (or birth doulas) are trained and experienced labor support persons who attend to the emotional and physical comfort needs of laboring women to smooth the labor process. They do not perform clinical tasks such as heart rate checks, or vaginal exams but rather use massage, aromatherapy, positioning suggestions, etc., to help labor progress as well as possible. A labor support doula joins a laboring woman either at her home or in hospital or birth center and remains with her until a few hours after the birth. In addition to emotional support, doulas work as advocates of their client's wishes and may assist in communicating with medical staff to obtain information for the client to make informed decisions regarding medical procedures.

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About Me

I am a doula and mom of two precious boys. I am a DONA certified Doula and started my doula business in 2006. I became a doula because of the impact my doula had on my birthing experience with my first son. I also teach Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering and Baby Wearing Classes at Pinwheel Kids. Childbirth and childbirth education are both passions of mine and I am honored to be able to share that passion with birthing families.